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Mahopac, NY vs Pawleys Island, SC

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- Pawleys Island spends 44.7% less per student than Mahopac.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.2% higher in Pawleys Island than in Mahopac. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pawleys Island had 5.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mahopac
 Mahopac, NYPawleys Island, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,545$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$29,097  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,254$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.46  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2504573
 Students per Counselor324  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock100.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock28.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
Reviews for Mahopac    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The school budget is 108,000,000 for roughly 5250 students. cost per student is roughly 20,600 per student as of 2009-2010. The best local private school cost $7000 and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Just moved here a few months ago from Long Island. It's a beautiful area, gorgeous scenery, the people are friendly and the schools great! We did a lot of research  More

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Over 19 years ago

Though it's where the country begins and only an hour or so from Manhattan. People have discovered this place and trsffic is getting  More

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Reviews for Pawleys Island    4 Reviews

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AREA IF ONE IS SEEKING A WARM PLACE TO BE AT LEAST 5 OUT OF THE 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THIS AREA HAS DRASTIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES BOTH SEASONALLY &  More

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Over 14 years ago

Would NOT recommend this area for anyone who is seeking warm weather. This area has similar night-time LOW temps as those of The Northeast Cities. Hence, as in those  More

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Over 17 years ago

My family and I relocated from N.J. The schools are not what i expected. If your child is mainstream it is O.K. If you have gifted and talented child your child will be  More

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